Nosh- to eat, to snack, food, a little taste of...
Nostalgia- A bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past.
Put them both together and you get "Noshtalgia" where food and memories come together to create a meal that lasts a lifetime.

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I am constantly amazed at how animated and talkative people get when you mention food. The mere aroma of certain foods can evoke memories that transport us back to a special place and time. Food can bridge the gap between all ages, races and ethnicities.Let's face it, the only thing that should ever come between people is a table and some serving bowls.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

In the summer months my Cousin Lori usually always has a couple of her homemade ice cream pies handy. When we come for dinner she just pulls a couple out of the freezer, puts on a pot of coffee and dessert is served. This last get together she had one with chocolate ice cream, Spanish peanuts and chocolate sauce as well as one with vanilla ice cream and strawberries. They are so good on a hot day and so much less expensive than buying those name brand ice cream cakes and pies.

1 pre-made pie crust (any flavor)

1 qt. ice cream (any flavor)

Assorted candy, nuts, cookies, etc.

Sauce, hot fudge, caramel (any)

whipped cream

Maraschino cherries (opt.)Canned pie fillings are great to use as well.

Coming from a very diverse ethnic background with a nice mix of Italian, Russian, Polish and Jewish running through my veins. I am sure that I do not have to tell you all the wonderful food that I have been exposed to throughout my life. It seems as if my family lived in the kitchen cooking, laughing and telling stories. The kitchen has always been the heart of our home. It's so much more than a place to create a meal, it is a place where memories are made.